Corner-fastening for beds.



No. 853,927. v PATENTED MAY 14., 1907;

L. J. KUTZ.

CORNER-FASTENING FOR BEDS.

APPLICATION FILED DEC 12, 1906.

UNITED STATES rnr Prion.

FACTUR ING. COMPANY,

FANNER MANU- OF CLEVELAND, OHIO, A CORPORATION OF OHIO.

CORNER-FASTENING FOR BEDS.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented May 14, 1907.

Application filed December 12, 1906. serial No. 347.509.

T mll'uihom it may concern:

Be it known that I 1 zen of the United States, residing at Cleveland, in the county of Cuyahoga and State of Ohio, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Corner-Fastenings for Beds and I do hereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact description of the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it pertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates especially adapted for locking the side rails t portions of a bed. 'I he object of my invention is to rovidea corner lock which is reversible I'c ative to its male portion which is securedto rails of the bed, thus "allowing the side rails, when formed of angle iron, to present the flat upper surface, the members of the angle outward, with the other member of the angle iron or piece projecting inward, thus forming a seat. It being sometimes desired to so connect the rails at the head and foot that either of the above to corner looks, more bed-steads,.and for o the head and foot mentioned dispositions can be made.

, vide acorner lock,

'Another ob ect of this invention is to prothe male portion ,of'which, or hook portion of which, may be attached to the angle piece forming the side rail, by providing an angular projection on said hook or male member, and forming the same of malleable metal. The recess having free edges which ovet-hang in such a manner that when turned upon the edge of the angle piece of the side rail of the bed, this part of the lock can be secured thereto without the necessity of riveting, or other means of fastening.

Still another object of this inventionis to provide a look, by means of which a side rail can be secured quickly to the head and bottom of a bed-frame, at or near the cornerposts thereof, and when so secured the bed is rigid at its connected portions, and cannot, except through manual interference, become either loose or unlocked. This look, how ever, may be easily loosened when it isdesired to take down the bed. lVIy-invention consists in the peculiar construction of the lock whereby the above objects are attained, all of which will be hereinafter fully set forth and claimed.

the side i or present the edge of one of I In the drawings Fi LOUIS J. KUTz, a'clti- 1s a vertical cross section taken "attachment of th re '1, is a'view illustrating that portion 0 the corner lock which is secured to the'head or foot of the bed, at or near each corner thereof. In the case illustrated, being adapted to be secured to the corner posts oneither head or foot of an iron or brass bed, and hence being provided with a socket for the reception of such posts.

which is provided with the'lock, which in turn is received within the part illustrated in Fig. I. Fig. III; I plan view of the'lock showing the two parts of the same in interlocked position. Fig. IV through Fig. I on'line 4-4 and through Fig. II, on line 4-4e illustrating more clearly the construction and arrangement of the interlocking parts. 4

A represents the corner piece'form' the female portion of the lock which is preferably provided with an orifice a, for the reception of the corner upri ht, at either the head or foot of the bed. the beds, the portion A may be cast aroun the corner posts, which in some cases is the preferable mode of construction. The part A may also be provided, as illustrated in'the drawi "s, with an angular projection or other s aped projection, such as A for the e connecting rail ofthe head or foot of the frame.

The corner lock portion of the part A, is formed with an'o ening B, said opening being provided with inwardly and o positely facing flanges b b, the same being flirmed in vertical line, adapted to receive the ed es (1, d, of the male-portion Dof the lock. T 's portion D forming an interlocking-meanswith the art A. I

T epart A is formed with downward forward, andinwardly proiecting ribs or c eats,

a which fornf an angu ar or wedge shaped pocket,' adapted to receive and retain the wedge-shaped piece. (1 part B at both ends thereof; seen that either end of the entered into the part A, allowing of the reversal of the rail, and inasmuch as the that portion of the part C, at the ends ofth rail are] approximately at right angles to rai Thus it willb'e part C may be and the angular portions (1 d incline inward from the center portion. When the is a top.

(2 provided. on the the side II, illustrates that portion of the corner loc I the male member of owever in manufacturing upon it.

for'dirt and vermin, I have preferred to form I 5 guide during parts are interlocked the face portion of the l art D is forced into en agement with the interior of the flanges b, I, thus formine and retaining arigid contact and a perfect lock.

The downward pressure on the bed drives it tighter in contact with the parts, rendering the bed firm and rigid as more weight is put Inasmuch as it is objectionable in corner locks to leave any noticeable aperture at the connecting portions of said rails at the head or foot of the bed, which renders the bed less neat in appearance and forms a receptacle the opposing face or inclined face, (1 d of the male portion in the form of ribs located j at each edge, leaving the intervening portion between the two ribs llat and approximately parallel with the inner face. In the female portion of the corner lock I have provided a projection a' which projects against said outer face of the male portion, as illustrated in Figs, I, III, and IV, and acts ooth as a the interlocking of the. parts, l and as a bed to the outer portion of the male part. This projection a being centrally located leaving recesses (n w at each side to allow of the passage of the inclined ribs. The projection a covers the upper portion of the part A, at this point, and prevents the accui mulation of dirt, and the entrance of vermin. By constructing a look as, illustrated and as 1 above described, I provide a corner 00111100 tion for beds, which is practically dirt proof, and vermin proof, and one which on account of its construction prevents any swaying or movement of the parts fl The male portion C of the lock, closesthe o ening C from top to bottom, this prevents t e accumulation of dust and vermin,

- Thus it will be seen as hereinabove stated that I have constructed. a dust and vermin proof lock, and a lockwhich is self tightening according to the Weight put upon it, and one which can be easily locked and, unlocked without the use of tools.

What I claim is A corner lock for bed-steeds comprising a side rail, having at its ends male members having inner flat faces, and double beveled, outer faces, in combination with a female member secured to the head or foot posts of the bed, said female member being provided with means for receiving and retaining the male member, comprising front flanges and a rear rib, substantially as set forth.

Signed at Cleveland in the countyof Guyahoga and State of Ohio, this 10th day of De cember 1906.

LOU IS J. KUT'J.

. Witnesses 

